What we accomplished
Acted as the Central Supply Chain Subject Matter Expert overseeing the Automation Programme and MES across two regions, encompassing 34 sites, with a special focus on 10 priority locations.
Delivered the Advanced Initiative Management Framework for New Manufacturing Processes/Equipment and New Product Introductions.
£9m+ Budget
Provided workshops and executive leadership characterized by support, encouragement, enablement, and guidance. Achieved year-on-year growth of 100% in both Capital and Savings, with projected results for 2023 totaling Capital at £9 million and Savings at £3 million, leading to an approximate ROI of 3 years.
Project Savings from Budget Optimization
Savings of £3 million, resulting in an estimated ROI of around 3 years.
Collaboration in Action
Collaborated with sites on Automation Strategy, Feasibility, and Resourcing to ensure alignment with ambitions, risk tolerance, and strategic initiatives. Additionally, developed and established Best Practices, Standards, and Vendor Partnerships as part of a cross-functional departmental initiative involving Legal, Procurement, IT, and more.
Advanced Initiative Framework
Successfully implemented the Advanced Initiative Management Framework for New Manufacturing Processes/Equipment and New Product Introductions.
Proven Automated Workshops and Solutions with FMCG
Conducted Continuous Improvement workshops across 8 Business Units, with a specific emphasis on Automation and Advanced Initiatives. This initiative successfully balanced business financials, safety, and operational enhancements. The locations were globally dispersed, necessitating cultural sensitivity and an openness to new perspectives on business improvement.
£3m
Verified savings achieved through project pipeline
34 Sites
Increase in production efficiency
Proven Improvement Initiative Successes
Projects where our solutions delivered measurable operational improvements and strategic value.
Streamlined Candle Factory
Improved output of Candle manufacturing process with state-of-the-art doser and measuring equipment, with an inline packaging and palletiser system.
Plastic Injection Manufacturing Integration
Integrated the output of a plastic injection moulding manufacturing equipment onto a conveyor belt, onto a pallet and followed by an AGV. Reduced strenuous labour requirements.
Warehouse Transformation
Integrated AMRs to synchronise packaging workflows, cutting downtime by 15% and boosting output consistency.
